FIFA Club World Cup score prediction: Messi suffers a humiliating defeat

Having to face a European opponent, Porto, Messi's Inter Miami will likely lose in the second match of Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at 2:00 a.m. on June 20 (Vietnam time).

Messi played well but not enough - Photo: REUTERS

The opening match of the tournament proved the strength of Inter Miami. Against an underrated African representative like Al Ahly, Messi and his teammates had to struggle to earn 1 point.

If it weren't for the penalty save and a series of saves by goalkeeper Ustari, Inter Miami could have lost the match.

Thanks to Messi's efforts, Inter Miami played better in the second half. But that was not enough. The Argentine superstar was too isolated in attack, and every time he opened up a chance, the rest of the team wasted it.

As a European team, Porto is much stronger than Al Ahly. It is understandable that bookies rate them as the favorites in this match, with a handicap of 0.5 goals for the whole match and 0.25 goals in the first half.

Inter Miami has little experience against European teams. However, the former Barca stars of Messi, Suarez, Busquets, Alba can help Inter Miami adapt somewhat.

On the other hand, the over/under ratio for the whole match is 2.75 goals, and in the first half it is 1.25 goals. After two goalless draws in the first two matches (Porto drew with Palmeiras), the two teams promise to play offensively in this match.

Inter Miami received good news when Jordi Alba recovered from injury. But the Spanish defender brings more strength to the attack than defense.

Messi will be in the thick of things again, creating chances and perhaps scoring. But their defence will have a hard time standing up to Porto's equally strong attack. Players like Samu Aghehowa, Fabio Vieira and Gabri Veiga are all rated as superior to the current Inter Miami squad.

Expected lineup:

Inter Miami: Ustari; Fray, Falcon, Aviles, Allen; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez.

Porto: Ramos; Fernandes, Ze Pedro, Marcano; Mario, Varela, Veiga, Moura; Vieira, Pepe; Omorodion.

Prediction: Porto win 1-0 in the first half, win 3-1 in the end.

HUY DANG

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